Air Quality Regulatory Activities

Client: Port of Los Angeles
Project: Construction Specifications for Air Quality Mitigation

Since June 2005, ECS has been assisting the Port of Los Angeles (as a subcontractor to Parsons and CTL Environmental Services) with research on air quality mitigation measures for diesel-powered construction equipment and truck emissions. Emission reductions from heavy-duty trucks is one of the 64 measures outlined in the Port's "No Net Increase" policy.

As part of this task, ECS conducted an exhaustive literature search of all available diesel emission reduction technologies. Types of technologies evaluated included emulsified diesel fuel, ultra low sulfur diesel fuel, biodiesel, active and passive particulate matter traps and diesel oxidation catalysts. The research will be used to draft requirements for construction contractors working for the Port of Los Angeles . A technical report was prepared which included a consolidated list of all technologies (particularly those verified by CARB and the EPA for specific emission reduction levels) and their associated costs and emission reductions.

ECS arranged a technical conference for all key Port stakeholders to disseminate this information.